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This Dreamy Missouri Campground Deserves Way More Attention

There are places in Missouri that feel like they were designed specifically to make you exhale slowly and remember what quiet actually sounds like, and Mill Creek Campground near Lampe is absolutely one of them. Sitting right on the edge of Table Rock Lake, this incredible campground is the kind...

Missouri · 7d
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Pull Over Immediately When You Spot This Gloriously Bizarre Roadside Attraction Hiding In Missouri

Nobody warns you about the fork. That’s the thing about the World’s Largest Fork by Mass in Springfield, Missouri: it just appears, enormous and gleaming and completely serious about itself, and you have absolutely no choice but to stop everything and deal with it. Most roadside attractions give...

Springfield, MO · 3d
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The Sisters 3 take Henryetta roots to Nashville and Branson

Three little girls from Henryetta are proving that big dreams can come in small packages, especially when they’re wearing rhinestones and cowboy boots!. Brayla, 9, Shay, 7, and Nyla, 6, known as The Sisters 3, have had an exciting few weeks traveling between Nashville, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri, recording music, appearing on television and performing alongside established country music entertainers.

Branson, MO · 2d
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Colorful ornamental corn is perfect for fall gardens

George Tunnell of the University of Missouri Extension Office notes that ornamental corn is a popular autumn decoration often found at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and retail stores.

Springfield, MO · 2d

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A Historic Visit to the Sweet Shack

Kevin and I took the short drive last week to historic Downing Street in Hollister to a fun little lunch spot called the Sweet Shack. They specialize in smash burgers, home cut fries, handcrafted and homemade ice cream, and even Italian ice. Wow, they are checking a bunch of boxes of happiness for me right there. I almost needed an extended stay. They have a fun family-friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, both video games and traditional games to play; a very welcoming vibe.

Hollister, MO · 2d

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This Old-School Missouri Drive-In Theater In Carthage Still Shows Movies Off Historic Route 66

Fireflies blink over a gravel lot while a giant screen glows right beside the old Mother Road. Folks lounge in truck beds, lawn chairs, and open trunks. The movie sound comes through your car radio. I like how simple the whole idea is. You buy a ticket, and many nights...

Carthage, MO · 1d

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Winter Weekends Feel Cozier At These 6 Missouri Small-Town Bakeries Making Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch

Cold Saturday mornings in Missouri call for something warm, sweet, and big enough to share, if you are feeling generous. Small-town bakeries across the state are rolling out cinnamon rolls by hand, from an Amish kitchen in Jamesport to a Main Street storefront in Webb City. Each stop on this...

Missouri · 2d

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WonderWorks Branson to Celebrate National STEM Day

National STEM Day is Sunday, Nov. 8, and WonderWorks Branson is celebrating with discounted admission and scientific activities. Visitors to the upside-down attraction will have the chance to explore and experience the principles of pressure, chemical reactions, and more. Additionally, local residents of Missouri and Arkansas can take advantage of all-day, all-access tickets for $16 plus tax per person on Sunday, according to a press release from WonderWorks Branson.

Branson, MO · 2d

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Ozark Mills Now House These 6 Missouri Restaurants Worth A Scenic Drive

Missouri’s old mills once ground corn and wheat for nearby farm families. Today, a handful of them serve dinner instead, and some still sit right beside the rivers and waterfalls that powered them. The six restaurants on this list range from a speakeasy reached through a tunnel to a...

Missouri · 4d

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Toys R Us Is Coming Back To Springfield With Its Own Standalone Store While A Tiny Version Already Sits Inside The Mall’s Macy’s And The Old Building Closed In Bankruptcy

Toys R Us keeps coming back, and Springfield, Missouri, is the latest town to get a visit from Geoffrey’s old stomping ground. A new standalone store is planned at Battlefield Mall, according to postings on the company’s own website and the mall’s site. KY3 broke down the news in its report on the Springfield store, […]

Springfield, MO · 4d

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No priority violations at most Greene Co. kitchens inspected recently

Out of 51 routine inspections, more than 75% of the kitchens the Springfield-Greene County Health Department visited had no priority violations. Across the 39 inspections that had no priority violations, 31 had no violations at all. Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such as dirty floors, sticky tabletops or outside trash cans not being covered. More: Frequent reader of Greene County food inspections? Here's what inspectors want you to know Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food served, the population served, difficulty of food preparation and past history. Restaurants preparing food from raw ingredients are inspected more often "than convenience stores that serve only non-potentially hazardous foods, such as popcorn and soda," according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department . Each report identifies what was happening at the establishment at that time. Consumers who want to know whether a violation

Greene County, MO · 3d

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Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates 2nd birthday for newly arrived lion siblings Taraj and Asali

Visitors packed the newly renovated lion habitat at Dickerson Park Zoo on Thursday morning to celebrate a major milestone: the second birthday of African lion siblings Taraj and Asali.

Springfield, MO · 3d

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Carthage artist featured at Spiva Center

A Carthage artist is at the center of an exhibit on display in Joplin.

Joplin, MO · 2d

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This Missouri Arcade Lets You Play Classic 1980s Games for Just $12

For $12, you can play classic arcade video games as many times as you want at 1984 Branson Arcade in Missouri. The retro attraction brings back the games many Americans grew up playing, along with old-school pinball machines that still run on quarters. The arcade has more than just video...

Branson, MO · 2d

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Post Game Pizza expands to 4th Missouri location

Missouri-based Post Game Pizza has opened its fourth restaurant, expanding into Springfield in July 2026, as the family-owned brand continues to grow across southwest Missouri. Founded by Jacob Stephens, the company opened its first location in Marshfield in 2016, followed by restaurants in Rogersville in 2018 and Ozark in 2019....

Springfield, MO · 5d

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Where to go for the best parade spots this Homecoming

Bears, it’s almost time for Homecoming, and that means it’s almost time for one of our favorite Homecoming traditions: the parade! Whether you’re going so you can see our PRIDE band in action, or to support our football Bears, you want to get a good spot. Beginning at the intersection of St. Louis Street and John Q Hammons Parkway, the parade route winds all the way down John Q Hammons Parkway and into the heart of campus. Here are some great places along the route to camp out, so you don’t miss a thing.

Springfield, MO · 4d

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Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Oct. 23-27

Springfield and Willard restaurants received various priority and nonpriority health code violations during routine inspections conducted between October 23 and November 2, 2026.

Springfield, MO · 5d

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Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates 2nd birthday for newly arrived lion siblings Taraj and Asali

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Visitors packed the newly renovated lion habitat at Dickerson Park Zoo on Thursday morning to celebrate a major milestone: the second birthday of African lion siblings Taraj and Asali. The brother-and-sister duo arrived in Springfield just two weeks ago from a California zoological facility as part...

Springfield, MO · 3d